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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.06, 21,244.41 and 10,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.06, 21,244.41 and 10,279.50 is: 15,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.06 : 21,244.41 = 10,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.06/21,244.41 = 10,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.06x = 21,244.41 × 10,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.06x = 218,381,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,381,912.60/14,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.29

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